Wine ReviewPinot Noir2019
2019 VGW EGW Richard Herman Cuvee Kathryn Review
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A.J. Weinzettel· Wine journalist & podcaster
Vintage: 2019Pinot NoirWillamette Valley, Oregon
Tasting Notes
Moving on from Sparkling
It feels weird and awkward not to talk about Sparkling, but it’s time. On Sunday, I had the pleasure to sit down with @00wines and @decanterberrytales to taste through the 2019s. Kathryn gave a killer presentation while tasting through the lineup:
Chardonnays
2019 VGW
2019 EGW
2019 Richard Herman Cuvee
2019 Kathryn Herman Cuvee
Pinots
2019 VGR
2019 Shea
2019 Richard Herman Cuvee
2019 Hyland
2019 Chehalem
Some standouts for me were the 2019 Kathryn Herman Chard, 2019 Hyland Pinot Noir, and the 2019 Chehalem Mountain Pinot. Another small factoid I found interesting was last year there was a 2018 Chehalem Chardonnay, not no Pinot. This year is the exact opposite with a 2019 Chehalem Pinot and no Chardonnay. This statement speaks volumes about the quality 00 puts into their wines. If the wine doesn’t meet their quality standards, they don’t make it.
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About Weinnotes
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A.J. Weinzettel
Wine journalist and podcaster dedicated to discovering the hidden gems of Oregon wine country. Every week, A.J. brings you inside the Willamette Valley — winemaker interviews, tasting notes, and stories you won't find anywhere else.
